Descript vs HeyGen
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
AI video and podcast editor with text-based editing, Underlord AI co-editor, screen recording, AI speakers, dubbing, captions, clips, and generative media tools.
AI video platform for avatars, Video Agent, AI Studio editing, video translation, voice cloning, API workflows, MCP, and business video localization.
| Descript | HeyGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Free; Hobbyist from $16/month billed annually | Free; Creator from $29/month |
| Primary Category | Video Editing | Video Generation |
| Capabilities | Video EditingVoice Synthesis | Video GenerationVoice SynthesisLip Sync |
| Popularity Score | 65 | 72 |
| Website | descript.com | heygen.com |
Descript Pricing Details
Free starts at $0. Hobbyist starts at $16/month billed annually with 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export, Underlord access, Studio Sound, filler-word removal, clips, and AI Speech. Creator and Business add more media hours, more AI credits, stronger export options, generative video, stock media, Brand Studio, custom avatars, and dubbing.
HeyGen Pricing Details
Free includes 3 videos/month up to 1 minute, Avatar IV and Video Agent access, standard processing, 500+ stock Digital Twins, 1 custom Digital Twin, and 30+ languages. Creator is $29/month monthly or $24/month billed annually with 600 credits, videos up to 30 minutes, 1080p export, watermark removal, voice cloning, advanced AI models, 175+ languages and credit rollovers. Pro starts at $49/month with 1,000 credits and 4K export. Business is $149/month plus $20/seat/month. Enterprise is custom.